Iran has announced the execution of a man convicted of spying for both the United States and Israel, amid continued tensions linked to its broader geopolitical disputes with the two countries.
According to Iran’s judiciary media outlet, Mizan Online, the man identified as Erfan Shakourzadeh was accused of collaborating with the U.S. intelligence agency and Israel’s intelligence service, Mossad.
Authorities alleged that Shakourzadeh worked within a scientific organisation involved in satellite technology and passed classified information to both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Mossad.
Key Highlights:
- Iran announced the execution of Erfan Shakourzadeh over alleged spying activities for the United States and Israel.
- Iranian authorities claimed he passed classified satellite-related information to the Central Intelligence Agency and Mossad.
- The judiciary said he was convicted on espionage-related charges, though details of his arrest and execution date were not disclosed.
- The case is part of a wider series of executions in Iran involving alleged spies and anti-government activities.
- Human rights groups continue to express concern over Iran’s high execution rate, which is estimated to exceed 1,000 cases annually.
Iranian officials did not disclose the exact date of the execution or details of his arrest but stated that the conviction was based on espionage-related charges.
The case adds to a series of executions carried out in Iran in recent months, particularly involving individuals accused of spying or participating in anti-government activities during ongoing regional tensions involving Israel and United States.
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Human rights organisations have repeatedly raised concerns about Iran’s execution rate, estimating that over 1,000 executions take place annually in recent years.
The development comes despite a reported ceasefire in the wider regional conflict that has been in place since April.
